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131 February 8, 1977 : 'This.ap~ropriatio~ ~ifi Pzovide the ~e~essar~ fUndS to~pu~dhase emergency medical servidc equipment ~dh i-$ require~[under the Prb~6~sed le~ase arrangement f~ th~ii0Peration of emerge~¢ medical services in the City of Portsmouth. Fifty percent of this appropriation will be Federal funds, up to a maximum of $20,000, provided through a grant from the Tidewater Emer- gency Medical Services Commission. iThe City's share of this appropriation will be funded rrm General Revenue Sharing proceeds. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seCnnded by Mr. on first reading, and by unanimous vote: Holley, the following ordinance was approved "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $~0,i000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT." 77-44 - "Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 20-81 of the City Code establish- ihg a maximum business license fee for Private Detective and Security Agencies. IR researching the fee currently being charge for business licenses for security agencies it has been determined that the current fee structure in the City of Portsmouth has no maximu~ Therefore compared to other Tidewater cities a large agency would pay a higher fee in our Cit This amendment will bring the Portsmouth fee in line with the other ci~ies in Tidewater for security agencies. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." · On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 20-81(a) THEREOF, PERTAINING TO DETECTIVE AGENCIES AND WATCHMEN." 77-45 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 33-56 of the City Code pertainin to off-site drainage. The changes that are included in this amendment are in accordance with recommendations which were made to the City Council at our last meeting. The City Attorney has drafted the necessary changes to amend the Code in the categories of residential, commercial, and indus- ~rial properties. ,The major change which is included in this amendment is the elimination of the assessment for off-site drainage. However, certain restrictions have been built-in from a safety standpoint which could cause drainage to be installed in order for building permits to be issued. The City Manager recommends adoption." Rev. Thornton Frye, Pastor of Biltmore Baptist Church, spoke representing the Church. On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was adopted on firs% and ffn~l r~adi~g~ and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 33-S6 THEREOF~ PERTAINING TO OFF-SITE DRAINAGE." Ayes: Early, Nays: Barnes Abstaining: Hotley Elliott, Oast, Wentz 77-46 "Consideration of an ordinance to close a portion of Freedom Avenue located between Cavalier Boulevard and Viking Street on the east. A resolution wa~ adopted by City Council on January 25, 1977 appointing viewers for a portion of Freedom Avenue. A copy of their report ~s attached for your information. Also, a plat outlining the proposed street to be closed is attached for your information. The closing of this street was petitioned by the City in connection with the purchase of the open space land in Cavalier Manor in order that we may fully develop the entire parcel into a rec- reational complex. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE FOLLOWING STREET: A PORTION OF FREEDOM AVENUE LOCATED BETWEEN CAVALIER BOULEVARD ON THE WEST AND VIKING STREET ON THE EAST. (S-77-1)." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz Nays: None 77-47 Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Portsmouth School Board to make application to the State for a State Literary Loan in the amount of $1,200,000 towards con- struction costs on the James Hurst Elementary School. Funds have already been appropriated for the architectural and engineering design fees for the James Hurst Elementary School. This authorization is needed in order that the gchool Board may make application for $1,200,000 in literary loans available from the State for school construction. The City has always encouraged the application for literary loans where possible due to the low interest rates that would be afforded us for construction. A copy of the letter from the School Board requesting this authorization is attached for your information. The City Manager recommends adoption."